The nurse assesses vital signs on four clients. Which client would be the first priority for the nurse to assess based on the vital signs?

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1. Although the client in option 3 reflects a low-grade temperature with resulting mild tachycardia, the client in option 4 has a dangerously high blood pressure, which would be the nurse's highest priority. Options 1 and 2 reflect vital signs within normal range.
2. Although the client in option 3 reflects a low-grade temperature with resulting mild tachycardia, the client in option 4 has a dangerously high blood pressure, which would be the nurse's highest priority. Options 1 and 2 reflect vital signs within normal range.
3. Although the client in option 3 reflects a low-grade temperature with resulting mild tachycardia, the client in option 4 has a dangerously high blood pressure, which would be the nurse's highest priority. Options 1 and 2 reflect vital signs within normal range.
4. Although the client in option 3 reflects a low-grade temperature with resulting mild tachycardia, the client in option 4 has a dangerously high blood pressure, which would be the nurse's highest priority. Options 1 and 2 reflect vital signs within normal range.

The Nurse Assesses Vital Signs on Four Clients